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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.25, 1,105.32 and 444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.25, 1,105.32 and 444.85 is: 666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.25 : 1,105.32 = 444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.25/1,105.32 = 444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.25x = 1,105.32 × 444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.25x = 491,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,700.51/737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.94

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